Once again, Taste Washington proved
that it reigns supreme as THE wine event in the state. While some were skeptical
of this year’s new two-day format, the worries were unwarranted. Both the
crowds and winemakers alike seemed to very much enjoy the new version of Taste Washington. Over two
days this past weekend, over 4,000 glasses were used and an estimated 200,000
wine pours were given out to tasters. The seminars also had a big draw this
year, with standing room only crowds in several of them. I took in the sips and
bites on Sunday afternoon, and as always, came away with a few new favorites. I
try to make it a goal to try as many new wines as possible, and I was excited
to try a few brands I had previously never heard of. So what were my favorites?
Read on!